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Is burn good for workout?

The short answer is yes. It comes in handy for two different things: gauging your effort in a HIIT workout, and strengthening the mind-body connection. When you're doing a high-intensity interval training workout, the burn is a good indicator of your cardiovascular effort and can help you monitor your fitness level.

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What’s the number one phrase you hear from trainers when you’re exercising? Feel the burn. But is that actually something you should aim for? The results are mixed, which is why our trainers at Vitruvian Fitness want you to really consider when someone tells you to feel the burn.

Remember, exercise isn’t punishment

One of the biggest problems with the phrase is its connotation with negativity. Essentially, the phrase is saying, “Enjoy the pain! Suffer through your workout! Keep going even if it hurts!” A healthy fitness regimen should not be framed negatively. Exercise should be enjoyable, not something you feel like you have to do. If you’re telling yourself you need to feel the burn in order to have a successful workout, you’re framing things the wrong way. Your workout mantra should encourage positive thinking, and doing so will translate to a positive outlook outside the gym, as well.

What is the burn, anyway?

There are two types of “burning” you’re feeling when you exercise: muscular overload and localized muscular fatigue. The former happens when you exert more effort than your muscles have the capacity for, like lifting heavy. The latter happens when a muscle group gets tired, which is different than being overloaded. For example, your shoulders will burn from doing heavy overhead presses, but they will also burn if you just hold your arms perpendicular to your body for a long enough time. Which one is actually making you stronger? Lifting the weights, of course.

What to feel for instead

Since it can be difficult to tell if the “burn” you’re feeling is from overload versus fatigue, don’t spend your time worrying about whether or not you’re feeling it. Instead, focus on the quality of effort you’re expending. For example, if a set calls for 8-12 reps, focus on performing at least 8 but no more than 12 high quality repetitions. If you can do more than 12, bump up the weight. The point isn’t to feel the burn as much as it’s to work toward your functional maximum best effort. Maintaining proper form throughout the workout while you try to push your limits may not lead to feeling the burn, but you’ll know you’ve worked hard because you’re spent.

When “feeling the burn” makes sense

Okay, so if feeling the burn isn’t the best advice, is there a time when it is useful? The short answer is yes. It comes in handy for two different things: gauging your effort in a HIIT workout, and strengthening the mind-body connection. When you’re doing a high-intensity interval training workout, the burn is a good indicator of your cardiovascular effort and can help you monitor your fitness level. Also, when you train specific muscle groups, “feeling the burn” and making sure that muscles are activating properly helps increase your awareness as you move through exercises. In these instances, “feeling the burn” is really just another way of developing a connection to your body and knowing whether you’re doing a movement correctly. Now that you know that “feeling the burn” isn’t exactly the best goal to have in a workout, where do you go from here? Well, at Vitruvian Fitness we aim to help you develop your mind-body connection and reach all of your fitness goals. We do this by using our Functional Movement Screen™ and our personalized training programs. If you want to move beyond stale industry lingo and achieve real results in and out of the gym, contact us today.

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Is Burn FDA approved?

[12-17-2020] The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Burn 7, a product promoted and sold for weight loss on various websites and possibly in some retail stores.

fda.gov - Public Notification: Burn 7 contains hidden drug ingredient - FDA

[06-15-2021] Update: FDA attempted several times to contact befitaholic to discuss how the company can protect consumers from these dangerous products. This product was sold by befitaholic via eBay. See FDA’s press release for additional information. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Burn 7 purchased from eBay.com contains phenolphthalein. Phenolphthalein is a chemical that is not an active ingredient in any approved drug in the United States. Studies have indicated that it may increase the risk of cancer.

Complete and submit the report online MedWatch Online Voluntary Reporting Form, or

Download and complete the form, then submit it via fax at 1-800-FDA-0178.

Note: This notification is to inform the public of a growing trend of dietary supplements or conventional foods with hidden drugs and chemicals. These products are typically promoted for sexual enhancement, weight loss, and body building and are often represented as being “all natural.” FDA is unable to test and identify all products marketed as dietary supplements that have potentially harmful hidden ingredients. Consumers should exercise caution before purchasing any product in the above categories.

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